If you live in San Francisco or the East Bay, you can get a “Safe and Sober” Free Cab Ride Home on certain holidays. The Safe and Sober Free Ride Home Program will run in Alameda, Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco. The cab rides come courtesy of Berg Injury Lawyers, the same folks who sponsor [...]

AAA is again running their holiday Free Tipsy Tow Home service on Labor Day 2010 (September 6), for anyone in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah. So, I’m offering this friendly reminder to write the number down and keep it in your car’s glove box 800-222-4357 (AAA-HELP) Just tell the AAA operator, “I need a Tipsy [...]

Here are a few free activities happening on the Peninsula for Independence Day, July 4th, 2010. I’m sure there’s more fun to be had for free or on the cheap but this list will get you started. (Have something to add? Please share): Redwood City: Redwood City Parade & Festival – Sunday, July 4, 2010, [...]

Looking for free 2010 Fourth of July activities and fireworks in Napa Valley or Marin? Here’s a list of North Bay festivities. (This isn’t a complete list — let me know if you’d like to add something): American Canyon: 4th of July Parade and Celebration – Sunday, July 4, 2010. Festival 10:30am – 6pm at [...]

Grab your Easter Bonnet or bunny ears, it’s almost time for San Francisco’s annual Spring Celebration and Easter Parade. The event rolls out on April 4, 2010, featuring some of Union Street’s best restaurants serving seasonal fare in an outdoor bistro setting. Billed as the “Biggest Little Parade in San Francisco,” the event has grown [...]

You’ll find plenty of New Year’s Eve events in San Francisco, but not if you want an upscale experience for under $50. Here are five fabulous parties that fit the bill (21 and over only.) Reserve your spot soon before the prices go up. 1. LOT 46 Nightclub & Lounge New Years Eve 2010 Block [...]

United Airlines just discounted more routes to and from San Francisco with its New Year’s sale than most carriers even fly, according to TravelZoo. Sale fares on routes to five continents start at $48 each way, based on roundtrip purchase. JetBlue also offers a winter sale. See details below. DEAL 1: Cheap fares from San [...]

Here at Bay Area On The Cheap you hear a lot about fun things to do — for free or at a sweet discount. Our holiday gift guide is no different. That’s because one of the best ideas for gift-giving during recessionary times is to give people something fun they can do to get them [...]

Not into all the visions of sugarplums flouncing around the blog lately? Then let the Wild Rumpus Begin. On December 25, you’ll be welcomed into the Contemporary Jewish Museum FREE. You, your family, and your wolfish friends can make like Maurice Sendak and go where the wild things are all day — or at least [...]

If you’re bored and looking for something to do or someplace to go on December 25, here’s a list of things that are open in San Francisco, plus a few things to do outside the city. We’ve found links to affordable restaurants serving dinner on Christmas Day, an attraction open on Dec. 25 with free admission, [...]

You already know about the ticket deal for the San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker.  Here are three more Nutcracker ticket discounts for Bay Area performances. You’ll find plenty of dates available and the deals are amazing. So you don’t have to miss out on this holiday classic. Holiday Classic Nutcracker Performed by Oakland Ballet Company and [...]

The New Year’s Eve 2010 Fireworks at the Embarcadero is free, of course, and is expected to draw upwards of 200,000 people, despite the forecast of not so great weather. Remember, this celebration is also alcohol free, so fill up before you hit the streets. The crowds will ring in the New Year near Mission [...]

I know you’re looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve around the Bay Area. You’ll find tons of options for the best listing of New Year’s Eve fireworks and events for 2009 – 2010 in the San Francisco Bay Area, with map features over at KGOTV (ABC7news.com). These are not just for San [...]

If you’re planning to shop at PIER 39 in San Francisco during the holidays, take advantage of the PIER 39 Local Advantage Half Off Coupons. You have to sign up for their emails to get the PDF with the coupons in it. There are 21 great coupons, including one for Two Hours Free Parking; The [...]

Tis the season for ZooLights at the Oakland Zoo, and it’s even more fun when you can take the family for half price. You can mingle and meander among the holiday night creatures created out of hundreds of thousands of energy efficient LED lights — the largest LED light festival in Northern California. Or enjoy [...]

A Christmas Carol & The Biggest Gift, Walnut Creek – December 19, 2009 is one of the Target Family Days at Lesher Arts Center, which means buy-one, get-one free tickets available for select performances of A Christmas Carol & The Biggest Gift. This is for a day-long theater experiences that includes performances, pre-show receptions, gifts, [...]

If you’re driving in San Francisco during the holidays, you don’t have to pay for parking. You can get free holiday parking until December 27, 2009 when you carpool with two or three friends or family members. You can take advantage of the San Francisco Holiday Carpool Parking Validation Program “Ride with More, Park for [...]

Holiday Lights & Sights Boat Parade 2009 — The oldest and largest lighted holiday boat parade on San Francisco Bay, featuring more than 100 boats festooned with lights and holiday decorations, will take place along the waterfront on Friday, December 11, 2009. The parade will include members of the St. Francis Yacht Club, Fisherman’s Wharf [...]

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, San Francisco – Now you can enjoy Half Off tickets to see Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge a lonely miser who receives ghostly visits from  spirits and visions from Christmases past, present and future. A.C.T.’s annual production of this beloved family-friendly gem has been [...]

We’ve cracked another Nutcracker deal — this one gets you $25 off tickets to the San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker Date Night. The discount tickets to four Nutcracker evening performances (dates below) include: Exclusive early entrance to the theater at 5:30pm—enjoy the beautiful holiday décor and ambiance of the Opera House. Two glasses of champagne for [...]